THE KEENEST OF THEM ALL
When prone to underestimate the intelligence of others, it’s well to remember the often-told yarn about the copy boy on a large metropolitan newspaper. Of quiet disposition, the boy was regarded by the staff as not too bright. The impression was furthered when one of them offered him the choice of a dime or nickel. After a moment’s hesitation, the boy took the nickel. The staff played the trick over and over again with the same result. Finally, a softhearted copy-reader took the lad aside for a fatherly talk. “My boy,” he said, “you’re making yourself appear ridiculous, taking the nickel each time. The nickel is larger, but the smaller coin is worth twice as much. Then why do you always choose the nickel?” The boy grinned impishly and replied: “Well( if I took the dime I'd never have another chance at the game.”
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 99, 26 February 1947, Page 7
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149THE KEENEST OF THEM ALL Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 99, 26 February 1947, Page 7
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